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Driving Forward in Cab-Forward Mode
CAUTION
Operate both steering wheel and ground speed lever (GSL) slowly for familiarization. Avoid the common
tendency of new Operators to oversteer.
Figure 4.15: Cab-Forward Mode
WARNING
Do NOT drive windrower on road in cab-forward
configuration, unless it is equipped with the proper
lighting and markings for cab-forward road travel.
In cab-forward mode, the operator’s station is facing away
from the engine. If necessary, swivel operator’s seat to
cab-forward position as follows:
Figure 4.16: Operator Console
1. Place ground speed lever (GSL) (A) in N-DETENT.
Engine can be running.
IMPORTANT:
If GSL is NOT in N-DETENT, damage to the GSL cable
may result when swivelling operator’s station.
2. Pull up on knob (B) and hold to release latch (C) at base
of steering column.
3. Turn steering wheel counterclockwise to pivot
operator’s station clockwise 180° until pin engages
latch to secure operator’s station in new position.
4. Ensure seat belt is fastened.
5. Start the engine if not running. Refer to Starting the
Engine, page 164.
Figure 4.17: Operator Console
6. There are two cab-forward speed ranges. Set
GROUND SPEED RANGE switch (A) to either H
(0–25.7 km/h [16 mph]), or L (0–17.7 km/h [11 mph]).
7. Slowly push throttle (B) to full forward (operating
speed). The cab display module (CDM) should display
2320–2350 rpm at (C).
CAUTION
Check again to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
8. Move the GSL (E) out of N-DETENT and slowly forward
to desired speed which will be displayed at location (D).
OPERATION
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